TOP-TIER founders, backed by RUNI Ventures.

Built by founders, for founders. Prof. Uriel Reichman founded Reichman University (RUNI), the first non-profit private institution of higher education in Israel. From a small college of 240 students, it has grown under his leadership into one of Israel’s leading academic institutions.

RUNI Ventures is an early stage VC, backed by Reichman University, with exceptional access to Israeli entrepreneurs. RUNI Ventures invests in outstanding Israeli tech founders and provides them with unique resources to accelerate and scale

Phantom GI, an Israeli startup, raises $5 million to develop a device designed to create an ostomy under local anesthesia. The approach could offer an option for patients with bowel obstruction who cannot undergo conventional surgery.

Oct 2026 · CTechNews article

Sequoia-backed Catalyst raises $30 million to build AI trading agents for everyday investors. The article opens with Justin Zheng recalling a 2019 poker game with Dylan Iskandar at a conference run by economist Tyler Cowen.

Oct 2026 · FortuneNews article

RUNI Ventures, Reichman University’s venture capital fund, raises $30 million. Established five months ago, the fund aims to leverage ventures emerging from the university’s entrepreneurship programs, innovation labs, and accelerators active on campus.

Jan 2023 · CTechNews article

Reichman University is setting up a venture capital fund for its graduates, which already has $30 million in commitments from investors. The fund will receive exclusive access to startups founded by students.

Jun 2022 · CTechNews article